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Can they eat it?

Can dogs and cats eat Hydrangea?

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Hydrangea leaves and flowers contain cyanogenic glycosides. Poisoning is usually limited to stomach upset.

Why

Cyanogenic glycosides

Signs to watch for

  • vomiting
  • diarrhoea
  • lethargy

Good to know

Serious poisoning is rare because large amounts would need to be eaten.

If you think your pet has been poisoned

If you suspect your dog or cat has eaten or touched something poisonous, contact your vet or the nearest emergency veterinary clinic immediately, even if your pet seems fine – some poisons take hours or days to show signs, and early treatment works best. Do not try to make your pet vomit unless a vet tells you to, as this can cause more harm. Take the packaging, label or a piece of the plant with you, and note what was eaten, roughly how much, and when.

Sources

Sources

  1. ASPCA – Hydrangea
  2. Blue Cross – Poisonous plants for dogs

Checked against these sources in October 2026.